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The Short 184 is an iconic aircraft from the First World War, being the first to attack and sink a ship with a torpedo attack. As far as I know the only kit is this Aeroclub short run kit from many years ago. It's been in the stash for a long time and last year I decided to pull it out and have a go at it. The airframe and floats are injection moulded and struts, prop, seats, radiator and some other parts are in white metal. Overall it is a straightforward although intricate build, the fit is generally good though some scratchbuilding of parts from provided material and plastic rod is needed. It does build up well and despite the fragile look it is pretty robust. 

 

Finished as Number 842 from HMS Ben-my-Chree, this was the first aircraft to sink a ship with a torpedo attack. As outlined it's a mixed media kit mainly injection with white metal. The transfers although the original and therefore a few years old performed beautifully. Brush painted Citadel Bleached Bone for the overall clear doped linen, Akan Dark Admiralty Grey for the grey metalwork and Tamiya Clear Orange over Akan Aged Wood for the varnished wood. 

 

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It is a bit of a beast in size. I appreciate a Bristol Scout is small but it was a contemporary. 

 

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A great job on an iconic aeroplane indeed,....... I wanted to grad one of these myself but I missed out,...... and all of that rigging would have scared the hell out of me anyway!!  I love the base and also the comparison with the nice little Bristol Scout,...... superb job,....... as Robin says,..... you`ll have to have a go at rigging them,...... they will look even better! 

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John Adams was 'way ahead of the curve; your finished model/s are excellent! The 184 was a BIG biplane! You have every right to be proud of the Scout and it's big brother. I agree with  my fellow styrene surgeons- rig that puppy and take it up another notch. One bay at a time.... :like:

Mike

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